• The 2025 New York String Orchestra Seminar (NYSOS) arts management internship is a paid position open to highly qualified students pursuing studies in arts management, student musicians considering transitioning to music administration, and individuals who intend to pursue entrepreneurial careers combining roles as creative artists and administrators. During the 11 days of the seminar, interns master skills related to arts administration through hands-on experiences and small group discussions. The internships are overseen by the director of New School Concerts. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and although there is no upper age limit, preference is given to currently enrolled full-time students. Interns are required to stay in the housing provided by the seminar (in dual occupancy rooms). Meals and local transportation are provided. Interns must arrange and pay for their own transportation to and from New York City.

    Dates

    The NYSOS management internship, a paid opportunity running December 18–28, 2025, is open to highly qualified students pursuing studies in arts management, student musicians considering transitioning to music administration, and students intending to combine roles as creative artists and administrators for their careers. Four internships are available. Past interns have gone on to arts management positions in operations, production, and development and have pursued careers combining performance and roles as artistic and executive directors of music festivals and programs.

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Complete application (found on The New School’s Careers posting)
    • Résumé
    • Cover letter
    • Must be available, with no exceptions, from 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, through 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025
    • Must arrange and pay for own transportation to and from New York City

    Application Timeline

    • August 1: Application period opens
    • October 3: Application period closes
    • September 29–October 17: Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis
    • October 17: Accepted interns receive an invitation to participate

  • Contact Us

    Rohana Elias-Reyes
    Director, New School Concerts
    55 West 13th Street, room 929
    New York, NY 10011
    [email protected]
    212.229.5873

  • Our Supporters

    Leadership support is provided by the Alexander Schneider Foundation, and the seminar is made possible in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Further support is provided by an anonymous foundation grant and the tax-deductible gifts of many individual donors.

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